Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in La Plata, Maryland.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/19/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Emergency Room (ER) registered nurse position in a fast-paced, high-volume emergency department. The role involves providing patient care across all age groups, from infants to geriatrics, in a facility that manages a broad spectrum of medical conditions. The position offers nights shifts with flexibility for 12-hour shifts and requires a dedicated professional to ensure quality care in a dynamic environment.
Job Details:
Schedule: Nights (19:00-07:30), 3x12 or 4x12 shifts per week, minimum 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: RN license for Maryland or a valid Compact license, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale), CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification, 0 years of experience, and ability to work nights.
Additional Information: Candidates must be comfortable floating within the emergency department scope; weekend and holiday shifts are required. Prior experience in an emergency department setting is advantageous but not mandatory if strong clinical skills are demonstrated. The contract duration is 13 weeks, with potential extension up to 20 weeks based on experience and performance.
Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1323399. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Emergency Room
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
La Plata, MD
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
Clinical Competencyunmatched
Crisis Interventionunmatched
Emergency Careunmatched
Emergency Medicineunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Facilities Managementunmatched
Geriatricsunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Conditionsunmatched
National Institutes of Health (NIH)unmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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